1988 Volvo 740 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Volvo 740. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V075000May 6, 1991485 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Volvo 740 1985–1991, 760 1985–1990, 940 1991

  Reported issue: Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.

  Possible consequence: Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of injury in a sudden stop or vehicle accident if an inadvertent release of the safety belt occurred.

  Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.

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• 89V204000Nov 17, 198938,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: Volvo 740 1986–1988

  Reported issue: Driveshaft could contact the fuel tank and score and scrape outer surfaces of the tank at the point of contact.

  Possible consequence: A small leak could develop which could , in the presenceof an ignition source, result in a fire.

  Remedy: Replace fuel tank and/or install protective device between driveshaft and the tank.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE96019Battery cable shortClosed · Mar 4, 1996

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